Charles-bukowski Quote by Charles Bukowski
““all theories like cliches shot to hell, all these small faces looking up beautiful and believing; I wish to weep but sorrow is stupid. I wish to believe but believe is a graveyard. we have narrowed it down to the butcherknife and the mockingbird wish us luck.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: Unnamed (Collected Works) by Charles Bukowski, 1990s
Clichés and idealism clash with harsh reality, leading to emotional conflict and existential doubt.
In simple terms: Idealism meets harsh reality, causing doubt.
Key Takeaway
Question beliefs and accept life's complexities.
Themes
existential
cynicism
artistry
Mood
melancholic
introspective
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- creative writing
- personal reflection
- art critique
- mental health
Key Concepts
philosophy
literature
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you cling to comforting clichés?
- What truths lie beyond idealism?
A Different Perspective
Romanticizing can blind you to truth.
